Oenanthe aquatica
Oenanthe aquatica, commonly known as water dropwort, is a perennial herb found in wetland habitats. While its roots possess unique medicinal properties in traditional practices, the plant is highly toxic if ingested. Understanding its botanical characteristics and chemical potency is essential for distinguishing its potential uses from its extreme danger.
- Scientific name: Oenanthe aquatica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and is identified by the genus Oenanthe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oenanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions in Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, the species is found throughout the landscapes of Great Britain and Ireland. The geographical range also extends into the territories of Norway. Together, these locations define the primary northern habitats for Oenanthe aquatica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oenanthe aquatica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oenanthe aquatica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |